Physics 301: Mathematical Physics General Information

Lecturer:	Dr. Dennis Clougherty
Address:	Cook Physical Science Building A516
Telephone:	(802) 656-0063
Email:	dennis.clougherty(at)uvm.edu
Office Hours	T 11-12, W 1-3 and by appointment

Schedule

Lecture

MWF

9:05-9:55

Cook 402

Course Prerequisites

Physics 211, Physics 214

Course Text

Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering, 3rd Edition, K.F. Riley, M.P. Hobson, and S.J. Bence (Cambridge University Press)

This text is available at the UVM Bookstore and online.

Optional References

Mathematical Methods for Physics, H.W. Wyld
Mathematical Methods for Physicists, G. Arfken
Advanced Mathematical Methods for Scientists and Engineers, C.M. Bender and S.A. Orszag
(These are available on reserve in the Cook Science Library.)

Homework

There will be approximately a problem set each week. Solutions will be distributed in class.

Exams

There will be three in-class examinations. The final grade will be based on the homework and the three exams. The first exam is scheduled for September 28. The second exam is scheduled for October 24, and the third exam is scheduled for November 28.

Course Outline

Additional Information

No lecture on 10/12 and 10/22. There may be other changes in the schedule as the need arises.

Last modified October 17 2008 11:36 AM